Buddhistdoor View: A Devotional Approach to Preserving Buddhism’s Treasures
Why a devotional approach to the preservation of sacred…
Why a devotional approach to the preservation of sacred…
Predominantly Islamic Pakistan is not the first country that comes to mind when one mentions Buddhism. Many archaeologists, historians, and Buddhists are aware of the fact that
In a barren region of Afghanistan’s Logar Province, some 40 kilometers from Kabul, lies one of the world’s most significant archeological excavations—the remains of the
After a long and difficult journey across the precipices and through the blizzards of the Tian Shan mountain ranges, Xuanzang (fl. c. 602–64) finally reached
Earth Day, 22 April, is a day to celebrate the glories of the natural world. For those of us who are aware of the ecological
St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) was an astute observer of the psychology of religious donors. He saw how they found churches or cathedrals of splendid
“A Pad Yatra is not only a physical journey, but also an inner journey of transformation.” – Pad Yatra website An age-old tradition that is similar
Perhaps you are reading this editorial on your mobile phone and are looking to upgrade to a new model. The Fairphone, made by a Netherlands-based
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Centre for Buddhist Art and Conservation at the Courtauld Institute of Art will soon celebrate the first year
The Buddhist site of Mes Aynak in Afghanistan is doomed in its current state. It is one of the most important heritage sites of Central
Come September 2014, the Chinese government will allow tour groups to visit only selected caves at the Mogao Grottoes near Dunhuang in northwest China, a rich repository of
Few of us undergo a truly religious experience. Many who do, pass a new milestone in their lives and emerge with a transformed vision of